Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, I want to start by wishing all our mothers and mother figures a happy and enjoyable Mother’s Day.  Thank you for all you do to help our students grow and for being their very first teacher!  Last week was another enjoyable and productive week at Jackson-Reed. We celebrated our Teachers for…

Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, We are in the first full week of May, which is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, along with Jewish American Heritage Month. During this time, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that members of these communities have made. Last week, our students embarked on their DC CAPE exams, and we…

Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, As we close out the month of April, we have achieved a significant milestone with our re-enrollment, and this weekend, we proudly hosted our highly successful Enrollment and Open House Saturday event! Current, future, and prospective families had the opportunity to immerse themselves in our school’s vibrant community, participate in engaging activities,…

Principal’s MessageWelcome back from Spring Break! We hope you had an enjoyable time with family and friends.    As we return from Spring Break, we know that standardized testing is right around the corner. We understand that this can be a challenging time for our students, and we want to reassure you that our Testing…

Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, I want to begin this week on a very rare topic—the solar eclipse. As you may know, between 2 pm and 4:30 pm on Monday, the DC area will experience a partial eclipse. We do not have plans for a schoolwide viewing and, therefore, do not anticipate this event significantly impacting…

Principal’s MessageGreetings Jackson-Reed Community, I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend. This week will be the final week of Term 3, and students will have four days of school. On Friday, faculty and staff members will engage in professional development and record-keeping. It’s important for our students to finish the third term strong by…

Principal’s Message Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, Spring has officially sprung, although the weather may not feel like it. This is a time of year that signals new beginnings and growth, so it’s a perfect time to talk about the importance of enrollment. DCPS enrollment season officially opens later this week on March 29, 2024, and we…

Principal’s Message Greetings Jackson-Reed Community, I hope this message finds you well and that you had a productive time conferencing with teachers or speaking with our Tigers about their academic and social-emotional well-being.  Last week, we needed to close the building on Friday so that contractors could address necessary work related to the heating and…